air conditioning VOLVO C70 1999 Owners Manual

are all important considerations.
In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including freons, lead chromates,
naphtanates, asbestos, mercury and cadmium; and reduced the amount of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991.
In use, Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda
sond, now called oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of
harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95% and the search to eliminate the
remaining emissions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air
conditioning system for all models back to the M/Y 1975 240. Advanced electronic engine controls, refined
purification systems and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal.
After Volvo cars and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The
metal content is about 75% of the total weight of the car, which makes the car among the most recycled industrial
products. In order to have efficient and well controlled recycling, many Volvo variants have printed dismantling
manuals indication the weight and material of individual components. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts
weighing more than 1.7 oz. (50 grams)are marked with international symbols that indicate how the component is to be
sorted for recycling.
In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion engines,
Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles.
When you drive a Volvo, you become our partner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment.
To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can:
Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel economy with improperly inflated
tires
Follow the recommended maintenance schedule
Drive at a constant speed
See an authorized Volvo retailer as soon as possible for inspection if the check engine (malfunction indicator)
lamp illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started
Properly dispose of any vehicle related waste such as used motor oil, used batteries, brake pads, etc.
When cleaning your car, use Volvo's own car care products, all of which have systematically been adapted to
the environment.
Contents
Important
Before you operate your car for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the BREAK-IN information on
page 56. You should also be familiar with the information in the first three chapters of this manual.
Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied after operating
the vehicle for the first time.
This manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. It should thus be kept in the car for ready access.
Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating the country's applicable safety and exhaust
emission requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements.
Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the
U.S., Canada or other countries.
All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change
specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.
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ABS........................................17Adjusting headligh.........................86Air conditioning...........................35Air mix....................................33Air vents..................................33Airbag (SIPS)...............................8Airbag (SRS)................................4Alarm......................................44Ambient temperature sensor.................25Anti -lock Brake System (ABS).........17, 19,70Ashtrays...................................31Audio systems
General information.....................184
SC-813..................................132 SC-816..................................145 SC-900/901..............................161Auto -dim (rear -view mirror)................48Automatic car washing.....................103Automatic daytime running lights...........24Automatic transmission........60,61,62,63,127 Driving mode selector....................62Automatic transmission fluid..........117,124
B
Battery................................72,128Battery drain - avoiding...................54Battery maintenance.......................122Booster cushion............................11Brake failure warning light.............17,18Brake fluid...........................116,124Brake fluid warning light..................18Brake system............................70,71Brake warning light........................17Break -in period............................56Bulb failure warning....................17,19Bulbs.....................................128Bulbs - replacing..........................85
C
Capacities................................127Catalytic converter........................69Central locking button.....................36Chains (snow)..............................77Changing a wheel...........................82Child booster cushion......................11Child Restraint Anchorages..................9Child safety...............................11Clock......................................16Clock - resetting..........................25Clutch fluid..............................116Coolant - checking/changing...............120Coolant level sensor.......................19Coolant level warning light................17Cooling system.........................64,126Courtesy lights - front....................49Cruise control.............................29
D
Daytime running lights.....................24Demister - rear window.....................23Dimensions................................129Distributor ignition system...............126Distributor ignition system...............187Doors and locks............................42Drive belt................................118Driving economy............................58
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EBD (Electroinc Brake -force Distribution)..71ECC - Electronic Climate Control........34,35Electrical system......................64,128Electrically heated front seats............30Electrically operated front seats.......46,47Electrically operated sun roof.............41Electrically-operated windows..............36Electroinc Brake Distribution..............71Electroinc Brake -force Distribution........71Emergency towing...........................66Emergency warning flashers.................23Engine....................................125Engine compartment........................121Engine oil........................114,115,124Engine oil - checking/changing............114Engine oil pressure........................17Exterior courtesy lights...................20
F
Fog light - rear........................17,22Fog lights - front.........................22Front courtesy lights......................49Front fog lights...........................22Front seats................................46Front seats - heated.......................30Front seats - memory function..............46Front suspension..........................126Fuel gauge.................................16Fuel level.................................17Fuel requirements..........................56Fuel system...............................126Fuel tank cover - opening...............37,57 opening manually.........................97Fuses................................91,92,93Fuses - replacing..........................91
G
Gas tank cover - opening................37,57 opening manually.........................97Generator..............................17,128Generator warning light....................18
H
Hand brake.................................30Handling...................................65Hazard warning flashers....................23Headlight adjustment.......................86Headlight wiper blades - replacing.........96Headlights.................................20Heated front seats.........................30Heated side -view mirrors...................23Heating....................................35Heating and air conditioning...............33High beams.................................17Hoisting the car..........................110Hood.......................................51
I
Ignition switch............................21Immobilizer(start inhibitor)...............42Instrument illumination....................22Instruments.............................14,15
J
Jack.................................53,82,83Jump starting..............................68
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